Mass Driving Test

In normal conditions, how far ahead do high-beam headlights and low-beam headlights let you see?

In normal conditions, high-beam headlights allow you to see about 350 feet ahead and low-beam headlights allow you to see only about 100 feet ahead.

What is the minimum speed on the Massachusetts Turnpike?

40 mph

On Massachusetts highways, what is the posted speed limit under ideal driving conditions?

Between 50 and 65 mph.

What is the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 mph?

If you are traveling at 60 mph, it will take an average of 292 feet (almost the length of a football field) to react to a hazard, step on the brake, and come safely to a stop.

What does this sign mean?

This is a service sign. The letter "H" represents a hospital service.

What does this sign mean?

This is a work zone sign, indicating that road construction or maintenance activities are in progress. You must slow down, use caution, and if possible, change lanes to keep your distance from the workers.

What does this sign mean?

This sign means that a circular intersection (such as a roundabout or rotary) is ahead. In a roundabout or rotary, all traffic moves counterclockwise around a central island.

What does this sign mean?

This sign means that there is a divider or traffic island ahead. Keep right.

Double arrows on a sign

This sign means that traffic on the road may flow on both sides of the sign.

A rotary is an intersection with

a central island.

This sign is

a freeway interchange sign.

When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you should make

a three turn point.

This sign is

an advance warning sign for a railroad crossing ahead. These signs are typically placed 350 to 500 feet ahead of a railroad crossing.

When you are preparing to exit a highway, you must signal _________ before you reach the exit ramp.

at least 500 feet

If a sign or signal requires you to stop, you must stop

behind the stop line. If there is no stop line, you must stop before the crosswalk.

When changing lanes, to make sure there are no other vehicles in _________, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

blind spots

When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's _________ on the right, left, front, and rear.

blind spots and no-zones

On a two-lane, two-way road, a _________ allows you to cross over into the opposing lane temporarily to pass a vehicle if it is safe to do so.

broken yellow line

You are tailgating a truck if you

cannot see a truck's side mirrors.

It is illegal to follow _________ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm.

closer than 300 feet

This sign represents the availability of

food.

In Massachusetts, it is against the law to make a left turn on a red light EXCEPT when turning

from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

When driving at night, you must use your headlights

from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise.

If your vehicle has stalled on railroad tracks and you know that a train is approaching, you must

get yourself and all your passengers out of your vehicle and get as far away from the tracks as possible.

If your vehicle skids on an icy road, turn your steering wheel

in the direction of the skid. If your rear tires are skidding to the left, turn your steering wheel to the left. If the tires are skidding right, steer right.

On interstate highways, slower vehicles must travel _________, except when passing.

in the right hand lane

A white diamond symbol on the pavement of the lane indicates that

it is a special lane restriction such as "high-occupancy vehicles (HOV) only," "buses only," or "bicycles only."

When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must always

keep right.

When preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you should

look over your shoulder as well as in your mirrors. Then wait until the way is clear before you pull into traffic. You should indicate your intention by signaling.

To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights. Instead,

look to the lower right side of your traffic lane.

According to Massachusetts' Move Over Law, if you are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi lane road, you must

move over into a lane that is not next to the lane that the emergency vehicle is occupying.

While driving, if you get a flat tire or a tire blows out, you should

not brake. Keep a tight grip on the steering wheel and ease your foot off the gas pedal so your vehicle will slow itself down.

On the highway, if you miss your exit, do not stop or back up. Instead,

proceed to the next exit

If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing and a stop sign extended, you must

stop your vehicle until the warning lights stop flashing. This is true no matter which side of the road the school bus or school pupil transport vehicle is on.

This sign indicates

that you are entering a school zone. The speed limit around a school that's in session is 20 mph. Slow down and proceed with caution.

On a multi lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _________ for passing.

the middle or left lanes

When driving behind another vehicle, you should use _________ to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

the three-second rule

If you are on a single- or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

yield the right-of-way to the traffic on the through way or main road.

If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, you must

yield to the bicycle.

On roadways with two or more lanes in your direction, you must use the right lane unless

you are passing another vehicle, you are making a left turn, or the right lane is blocked.

If you arrive at an accident scene at which there are no police or emergency vehicles,

pull your vehicle off the road.

When you see a yield sign as you enter a road, you must _________ at the sign.

slow down and be prepared to stop.

If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _________ and allow the other driver to pass you safely.

slow down, keep right,

When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must _________ and proceed if the way is clear.

slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic

When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must

stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles.

This sign means that

traffic on this roadway must move only in the direction of the arrow.

When you exit a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _________ if you have traffic following you.

try not to slow down abruptly

Studies by the National Safety Council and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show that a fully loaded tractor trailer may take _________ compared with a passenger vehicle.

twice as far to stop

This sign indicates that

vehicles must stop at the intersection ahead.

When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can

without exceeding the speed limit.